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Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

Chef Jenn
These no-bake cookies are my go-to when I need a fast, no-fuss dessert. With simple pantry ingredients and just one saucepan, you’ll have chewy, fudgy cookies in under 30 minutes. The classic pairing of peanut butter and cocoa is a sure winner every time—no oven, no hassle!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Setting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ stick
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup smooth peanut butter
  • ½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally as the butter melts.
  • Once the mixture starts to bubble, let it boil for a full minute. This step is crucial to getting the perfect texture.
  • Remove the pan from the heat immediately after the minute is up.
  • Stir in the oats, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until everything is completely mixed and smooth.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, using about a teaspoon per cookie (you can make them larger if you prefer!).
  • Allow the cookies to set at room temperature until they firm up, which usually takes about 30 minutes depending on the room's humidity.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Don’t let the mixture boil for too long. Set a timer as soon as it starts boiling—over-boiling can make the cookies too dry and crumbly, while under-boiling prevents them from setting properly.
  • Work quickly once the oats and peanut butter are mixed in because the batter begins to firm up as it cools.
  • Want to get creative? Stir in mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, or chopped peanuts for extra texture and flavor.
  • Don’t skip the pinch of salt! It enhances the sweetness and brings out the rich peanut butter taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 62IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword Easy peanut butter treats, No-bake cookie recipe, Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
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